Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez, one of the formerly conjoined twins separated at UCLA last year, is in critical condition in a Guatemalan hospital. On April 15, doctors discovered a pump they inserted in her skull had become infected with E. Read more...
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Twin admitted into hospital
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Nearby pesticides may cause health problems
Students better think twice before sitting on the grass ““ or anywhere else for that matter. Studies conducted by a UCLA professor suggest that chemicals in commonly used pesticides mimic the behavior of the hormone estrogen, which regulates menstrual cycles in women. Read more...
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Editorial Cartoon
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April 27, 9:00 pm
Feature photo
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Briefs
Economy grows in first quarter The economy overcame war worries and bad weather to eke out a small gain in the first quarter of the year, easing fears the nation was headed into another recession. Read more...
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April 27, 9:00 pm
Letter to the Editor
Irresponsible drinking selfish It was refreshing to see a male college student, Adir Levy, arguing against irresponsible drinking in “Getting drunk for fun not worth potential risks” (April 23). Read more...
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April 27, 9:00 pm
Animal testing necessary for some research
While animal rights activists, including the Students for Animal Liberation, make a valid point that animals should not be subjected to cruel forms of research testing, a differentiation needs to be made between the various forms of animal testing currently practiced in the laboratories at UCLA, other universities and research corporations. Read more...